Pet Myths We’ve Heard Over the Years (Part II)

Last time, Xiao Di shared three common myths circulating in the pet world, but the misunderstandings in the pet community go far beyond just those. Today, Xiao Di will share more of the widely spread pet myths.
01. Rabies Can Lie Dormant in Pets for Up to Ten Years Rabies is a significant concern for anyone who owns cats or dogs. According to reports from the World Health Organization (WHO), the incubation period for rabies can range from five days to several years, but typically, it lasts between 2 to 3 months, and only in rare cases does it exceed a year. Regardless of how long the incubation period is, if you are accidentally scratched or bitten by a cat, dog, or other animal, it’s important to immediately clean the wound with soap and water or seek medical attention right away to eliminate any potential risk. Xiao Di reminds all pet owners to ensure their pets are regularly vaccinated, and if bitten or scratched, don't take any chances—get medical help promptly to ensure safety. 02. Pets Vaccinated Against Rabies Are Safe and Don’t Require Special Treatment After Bites This myth is closely related to the previous one. While it's important for pet owners to vaccinate their pets regularly, vaccines have an expiration period and cannot guarantee full immunity. Furthermore, it’s not guaranteed that a vaccinated pet will have developed effective antibodies. So, even if a pet has been vaccinated against rabies, there is still a risk of contracting rabies if bitten by such a pet. If bitten, pet owners should immediately clean the wound with soap and water, treat it with iodine, and seek medical attention right away. 03. Owning Pets Can Cause Miscarriage or Harm to Pregnant Women and Fetuses The cause of miscarriage or harm to pregnant women and fetuses is the Toxoplasma gondii parasite, not the pets themselves. As long as pet owners maintain regular cleaning and care for their cats and other pets, the risk of infection from the parasite is low. The risk of transmission is mainly when pet owners handle cat feces that have not been cleaned for two to three days and are infected with the parasite. For households with pregnant women or children, pet owners can take their pets for testing to ensure they don’t have Toxoplasma gondii and reduce the chances of their pets coming into contact with contaminated animal feces. More importantly, in everyday life, people should focus on eating cooked food and avoid excessive consumption of raw or cold foods.

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